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Eye of roundvsTopside

beef · Close equivalent

These cuts are closely equivalent — the same or nearly identical cut across different butchery traditions.

Both are lean cuts from the round suited to slow roasting and thin slicing, but eye of round is more cylindrical, even leaner, and slightly tougher than top round.

Eye of round
Beef · Round

Eye of round is a very lean, cylindrical muscle from the center of the round. It has little fat or marbling and can be quite tough, but has good beefy flavor. It is best…

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Topside
Beef · Round

Top round comes from the inside of the rear leg, one of the leaner muscles on the animal. It has a mild flavor and firm texture that can be tough if overcooked. It is best…

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Names by country

CountryEye of roundTopside
🇺🇸United StatesEye of roundTop round
🇬🇧United KingdomSilversideTopside
🇫🇷FranceRond de gîteTende de tranche
🇪🇸SpainRedondoTapa de cadera
🇦🇷ArgentinaPecetoNalga
🇲🇽MexicoBola de resTapa de aguayón
🇵🇹PortugalLagarto
🇧🇷BrazilCoxão duroCoxão mole